Delhi Assembly elections: 8.10% voter turnout recorded till 9:00 AM

The voter turnout for the Delhi Assembly elections stood at 8.10% by 9:00 AM, marking a three-percentage-point increase compared to the previous elections in 2020. A total of 1.56 crore eligible voters are expected to cast their votes across 70 constituencies at 13,766 polling stations. Polling began early in the morning and will continue until 6 PM, with the final turnout figures expected to be released later in the evening.

Voter participation varied across different constituencies, with some recording a significantly higher turnout than others. In North-East Delhi, Mustafabad saw the highest turnout at 12.43%, followed by Karawal Nagar at 10.53% and Seelampur at 11.02%. Najafgarh recorded 10.12%, while Kondli saw 10.29% voter participation. Kirari also had a strong early turnout at 10.06%.

In South and South-West Delhi, Matiala witnessed a turnout of 9.23%, while Uttam Nagar recorded 9.75%. Trilokpuri had 9.35%, and Palam recorded 9.40%. Tughlakabad saw 8.50%, Mehrauli recorded 7.20%, and Malviya Nagar had a turnout of 6.73%. R. K. Puram saw 6.26% voter participation.

In Central Delhi, New Delhi constituency reported a turnout of 7.41%, while Rajinder Nagar saw 5.75%. Patel Nagar recorded 6.11%, while Kasturba Nagar stood at 5.90%.

In West and North-West Delhi, Rohini saw 7.64% turnout, while Mangolpuri recorded 7.80%. Mundka had 7.70%, and Nangloi Jat saw 8.00%. Rithala recorded 7.16%, while Sultanpur Majra reported 6.46%. Shakur Basti recorded 7.01%, while Vikaspuri had a turnout of 8.79%.

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In East Delhi, Laxmi Nagar recorded 7.70%, while Patparganj saw 8.70% voter participation. Vishwas Nagar recorded 7.64%, and Krishna Nagar had a turnout of 6.50%. Shahdara reported 8.00% turnout.

In North Delhi, Model Town had one of the lowest turnouts at 4.78%, while Wazirpur recorded 6.12%. Timarpur saw 5.68% voter participation, and Tri Nagar recorded 6.94%.

The Election Commission has made extensive arrangements to ensure smooth and fair voting. Security has been tightened across the capital, with webcasting facilities set up at critical polling stations to monitor proceedings. Special arrangements have also been made for senior citizens and differently-abled voters to facilitate a seamless voting experience.

This election is crucial for AAP, BJP, and Congress, with governance, infrastructure, pollution, and development being key issues. The AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is contesting based on its performance in education, healthcare, and public services. The BJP, which controls the central government, is relying on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity, while the Congress aims to regain lost ground in the capital.

The results, which will determine Delhi’s next government, will be declared on February 8.